Peer-reviewed article
Trends and social determinants of adolescent marriage and fertility in China
Yuanyuan Wang, Jie Qiao ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This peer-reviewed study examines trends and social factors linked to early marriage and adolescent fertility in China. Early marriage and early pregnancy carry serious risks for young mothers and their children, including pregnancy complications, maternal and newborn deaths, mental and physical health problems, malnutrition, delayed childhood development, and reduced education and employment opportunities. The study focuses on understanding both the patterns of adolescent marriage and fertility in China and the underlying social determinants that contribute to these outcomes.
Key points
- Early marriage and adolescent fertility are associated with pregnancy complications and maternal/neonatal mortality
- Children born to adolescent mothers face risks including malnutrition and developmental delay
- Early marriage and early fertility contribute to social inequality and disadvantage in education and employment
- The study examines both trends and social determinants of these outcomes in the Chinese context
Limitations
The document provided is only metadata and abstract; it does not contain detailed findings, methodology, or results needed to fully assess the study's contribution to evidence on what works to prevent early marriage or improve outcomes.
Abstract
Early marriage and fertility are key issues in social inequality and global health, which have been associated with a wide range of short-term and long-term negative social and health consequences for young mothers and their offspring. Consequences include pregnancy complications, maternal and neonatal deaths, mental and physical diseases and disabilities, malnutrition and developmental delay during early childhood, as well as other disadvantages in education, employment, and other socioeconomic factors.